2019-04-03 23:00
Source: ABC
Record funding of $81.8 billion has been allocated to the health sector in the 2019-20 Federal Budget.
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s Budget included $448.5 mil… Read More
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House Call Doctor provides non-urgent medical care to Australian's within the comfort of their own homes. Many of our doctors are GP's and specialists in family medicine that produce blogs weekly.
2019-04-03 01:17
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A young indigenous woman from Cairns who is the first in her family to go to university has been awarded the House Call Doctor Futures in Health Indigenous Schola… Read More
2019-04-02 22:30
A new report has revealed that 5.8 million Australians currently live with obesity, and it’s costing the economy approximately $12 billion dollars a year.
The findings
In 2007-08, 2.7… Read More
2019-03-31 22:00
April is known as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and while awareness building campaigns are not restricted to just one month of the year, here’s what you can do to make a… Read More
2019-03-19 22:30
Source: RACGP
According to a new report, less than 5% of Australian adults consume the recommended amount of vegetables, while more than half are overweight or obese.
The study
The Australi… Read More
2019-03-17 22:30
Source: Cancer Council
Did you know bowel cancer claims the lives of more than 80 Australians every week? The Cancer Council is asking for the support of GPs in its new campaign to pr… Read More
2019-03-14 22:30
Cervical cancer could be globally eliminated by the year 2100 according to a new report.
The study
The Lancet Oncology study confirmed the increased usage of cervical cancer vaccinations an… Read More
2019-03-12 22:30
At House Call Doctor, we’re often asked if it’s necessary for GPs, including those who work in clinics, to do home visits.
What you need to know
In short, GPs are not required t… Read More
2019-03-10 22:30
ED or GP? A new study undertaken by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has found that in 2017-18, of the eight million patients who presented to hospital Emergency Depart… Read More
2019-03-07 22:30
Source: Medianet
Epilepsy Australia has found less than 5 per cent of the 9,500 schools across Australia have received epilepsy specific training.
National President of Epilepsy Austr… Read More
2019-03-05 22:30
Pregnant women are being urged to get the flu vaccine
New figures show a record number of confirmed influenza cases were reported in January, prompting reminders for pregnant women to acces… Read More
2019-03-04 00:45
During 2014–2015, more than 45,000 mothers who gave birth in Australia (excluding Victoria) had diabetes, representing about 9.9% of all births recorded in the National Perinatal Data… Read More
2019-02-26 01:23
With the first week of university underway across Queensland, students are being reminded they can receive medical treatment in their homes, apartments or colleges when their GP is closed… Read More
2019-02-25 00:41
With the University year now underway, it’s common for students to get caught up in the excitement, and in the hustle and bustle of it all, health is often left behind.
Here are… Read More
2019-02-13 22:44
The heart health facts you need to know
You’re bound to see love hearts everywhere today with the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day, upon us – so what better… Read More
2019-02-11 04:57
Have you ever found yourself frowning at a food label, not sure what it means, when all you’re trying to do is to make a healthy choice? You’re not alone.
Research from Queensla… Read More
2019-02-07 03:49
Was quitting cigarettes one of your New Year’s resolutions, but you’ve not quite managed to get started? These stats on smoking fines dished out across Queensland might be the m… Read More
2019-02-05 23:00
There’s fresh hope for Australians living with type 1 diabetes and those who support them, with the Morrison government investing $54.5 million for research into the disease.
The Inve… Read More
2019-02-04 22:53
A major investment in finding a cure and improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease has been announced by the Australian Government.
Here’s what you need t… Read More
2019-02-01 03:38
New survey raises concerns
The results of a new survey have led to concerns parents across Australia are unaware of the risks associated with meningococcal disease.
The GSK study also showe… Read More
2019-01-30 00:00
New study
Source: RACGP
Despite bowel cancer mostly affecting people over the age of 50, new evidence has found the rate of younger Australians diagnosed with the cancer is incr… Read More
2019-01-28 23:00
New report released
A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) study has examined the impact a person’s socio-economic position has on their chances of developing diabete… Read More
2019-01-25 02:53
Tips to help your kids stay healthy as the school year begins
Across Queensland, thousands of children are getting ready for the school year to begin.
Here are some tips for parents so thei… Read More
2019-01-22 22:27
Reluctance to vaccinate declared as major threat to public health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its annual 10 threats to global health, with vaccine hesitancy making the… Read More
2019-01-20 23:00
How you can stick to your 2019 resolution
As we’re now a few weeks into 2019, it’s time to keep working towards our resolutions – whether they be saving money or exercisin… Read More
2019-01-17 23:00
Swapping sitting for standing could lower risk of early death
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found replacing 30 minutes of sedentary time for 30 minutes of li… Read More
2019-01-17 01:38
Temperatures continue to rise across the nation for 2019
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has revealed last year was Australia’s third hottest year on record.
According to BoM’s… Read More
2019-01-13 22:00
‘Summer flu’ season strikes Queenslanders
New figures reveal thousands of Queenslanders are suffering this ‘Summer flu’ season, with the number of those afflicted re… Read More
2019-01-09 23:00
Statistics show the typical Australian is obese or overweight
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the National Health Survey 2017-18, revealing that both the average Aust… Read More
2019-01-08 22:56
Changes include medications to treat genetic kidney disease
The Federal Government has recently made several new drugs available via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
As of January… Read More
2018-12-19 04:46
Here’s how you can start 2019 right
As we head into 2019, many of us are already thinking of a New Year’s resolution – it might be to spend less money or to exercise more… Read More
2018-12-19 03:29
Only one quarter of Australians believe antibiotic resistance has an effect
New research from NPS MedicineWise has revealed Australians’ knowledge of antibiotic resistance has improve… Read More
2018-12-19 02:46
New data shows Australia has ranked well health-wise, within the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries.
A new tool released earlier this month by the Austr… Read More
2018-12-17 20:33
Electronic toys and gadgets are always popular Christmas presents
Toys and gadgets often top the list of Santa requests but parents of young children need to be aware that many electronics… Read More
2018-12-17 02:44
The ingredients safe to add to the Christmas lunch shopping list
Christmas is all about eating, but for those who are expecting, it’s important they stick to a doctor’s advice o… Read More
2018-12-16 20:00
Circulatory health is important
More Australians than ever are living sedentary lifestyles, whether it be due to working at a desk all day, sitting on public transport for extended periods… Read More
2018-12-15 23:00
Tips and tricks
Has dinner time become a nightmare at your house? Unfortunately, fussy eating among children is a very common issue that many families deal with. Let’s explore some re… Read More
2018-12-14 21:28
Spread Christmas cheer, not food poisoning
Source: Food Safety Information Council
Chair of the Food Safety Information Council Dr Michael Eyles says that “You are more likely to get… Read More
2018-12-14 01:28
The summer holidays are here!
Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most common illness for children. The most painful of these infections if known medically as otitis media, whic… Read More
2018-12-14 01:25
The mercury is rising
In 2017, global heat records had revealed that 17 of the 18 hottest years on record have occurred this century. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned everyone to plan a… Read More
2018-12-13 20:01
Facts about Caesareans
Expectant mothers make countless decisions before the arrival of their babies, from choosing private or public healthcare through to whether they’ll use medicat… Read More
2018-12-11 03:41
Some people might be missing out on the absorption benefits of nutrient pairs for their health.
Nutrients are essential building blocks for the body.
We get taught to segment nutrients in o… Read More
2018-12-11 03:01
What you need to know
Alzheimer’s is a disease may of us experience. We might have seen a loved one affected or may be struggling with the onset of the c… Read More
2018-12-06 23:00
Research indicates that small daily stressors could have an impact on overall brain health
New research has found how we react to stress, including daily stressful activities (such as drivi… Read More
2018-12-06 03:21
The countdown to Christmas is on but did you know that an American study found people gain on average between .08 kilograms and 1.5 kilograms over the holiday period?
Here are some tips to… Read More
2018-12-04 23:00
A Sydney start-up is changing cancer research for the better
Sydney based start-up, Iventia, has built a new 3D bio-printer which could soon help accelerate cancer research in medical… Read More
2018-12-02 23:00
As one of our many regional locations, Gladstone has been instrumental in helping House Call Doctor become what it is today. From sniffles, to outbreaks, to severe illness, our team have be… Read More
2018-11-29 23:00
The Federal Government announces parliamentary inquiry
The Australian Government has initiated a parliamentary inquiry into whether Australians are getting enough sleep – and there ar… Read More
2018-11-29 05:19
With 120 bushfires still burning throughout Queensland, after-hours doctors have warned asthma sufferers to take extreme precaution to prevent any attacks.
House Call Doctor said smoke was… Read More
2018-11-27 23:00
New findings cause concern for those with coeliac disease
A study recently published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) has found almost one in 40 manufactured foods labelled as &lsq&hell…Read More
2018-11-25 23:00
Here’s how you can beat the heat this season
With summer just around the corner, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is urging Australians to prepare for a dry, hot season.
As Queenslande… Read More
2018-11-22 23:00
Spike in Japanese encephalitis cases cause concern for travellers
Indonesia’s health ministry has reported an increase in the number of Japanese encephalitis cases in the country.
Aus… Read More
2018-11-20 23:00
As one of the first locations where House Call Doctor started, our service has grown across the Townsville area thanks to the support from the community. With what started as just two cars… Read More
2018-11-18 23:48
Figures from the ABS are at their lowest since 1961-62
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) have found Australia’s average rate of alcohol consumption… Read More
2018-11-15 23:00
The symptoms of ovarian cancer women need to know
A new worldwide study has revealed two in three women don’t know anything about ovarian cancer prior to their diagnosis – despi… Read More
2018-11-14 00:00
Government figures show children, teenagers, and adults are all guilty
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has recently released a report outlining the health and nutritio… Read More
2018-11-12 05:45
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that rubella is officially eliminated from Australia as of the end of October 2018.
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said that the eliminat… Read More
2018-11-05 04:06
Numbers reveal increase in gestational diabetes cases
Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes in Queensland with 12 percent of pregnant women now diagnosed with the con… Read More
2018-10-30 23:47
New study sheds light
A new study has determined dummies, bottles and thumb sucking in the early years of life do not impair or worsen phonological development in children.
The research, pu… Read More
2018-10-29 23:56
Common reasons you can call an after-hours doctor for your child
Knowing what to do when your child becomes sick can be difficult for parents, particularly when it happens when the local GP… Read More
2018-10-23 23:00
Hint: it’s not just houses
Acute medical symptoms don’t always arise when you’re inside a traditional house or apartment.
Our home doctors are able to treat illnesses afte… Read More
2018-10-22 05:28
Health ministers introduce ‘no-brainer’ alcohol labels
Australian and New Zealand Health Ministers have made it mandatory for alcohol brands to have warning labels on their prod… Read More
2018-10-21 04:00
GPs are being urged to increase venous thromboembolism standard
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) has announced a new clinical care standard for patien… Read More
2018-10-16 02:01
Study reveals unclear labels are causing anaphylactic reactions
A new study has raised concerns that unclear allergy labelling on food is causing anaphylactic reactions in the Queensland co… Read More
2018-10-15 22:39
As the second location for House Call Doctor to begin operations, Hervey Bay has been instrumental in our growth as a home doctor service. With what started as just one car in the area, our… Read More
2018-10-15 04:31
Results reveal Australians may be at risk
New studies reveal an increasing number of Australians are being exposed to health misinformation online.
Researchers say social platforms are fill… Read More
2018-10-03 05:34
Since we began operations in 2015, House Call Doctor has expanded its service to 14 locations across Queensland and northern New South Wales. So, let’s take a look back at one of the… Read More
2018-10-03 05:26
Cancer Council NSW announces new life-changing research
Cancer Council NSW has revealed Australia is on track to becoming the first country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035.
New researc… Read More
2018-10-03 05:16
Meningococcal vaccine now added to the National Immunisation Program
New reports have shown teenagers may be silent carriers of the meningococcal disease with figures rising over recent yea… Read More
2018-10-02 04:41
Increased figures reveal growing concern for Australians
Statistics show loneliness has officially become an epidemic in Australia – and it’s affecting over half of the populati… Read More
2018-10-02 04:39
People are being urged to look after their sexual health
New data reveals a significant increase in STI notifications across Australia, with authorities now urging people to look after thei… Read More
2018-09-21 06:12
Why their wellness reveals more than you might think
Have you ever wondered why you suffer from certain conditions like acne or asthma, while others don’t? Well, the answer could come… Read More
2018-09-13 03:44
Ready to help
The House Call Doctor after-hours service provides quality healthcare to patients in their homes across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our doctors are on hand all ye… Read More
2018-09-13 03:40
Statistics show Queensland males are most at risk
We all know someone who indulges in unhealthy foods and fails to exercise regularly but is still ‘skinny’. Well, data released… Read More
2018-09-13 03:37
The impact we have on communities
Each day emergency departments across Australia treat life-threatening presentations and work hard to save lives. However, they’re also regularly fac… Read More
2018-09-13 03:34
A key ingredient in common antidepressants could be to blame
New research by the University of Queensland (UQ) has discovered a key ingredient in common antidepressants (such as Prozac) may… Read More
2018-09-10 03:52
What to know about type 2 diabetes
With more than 200 new cases of diabetes diagnosed in Australia each day, it’s unsurprising diabetes is becoming the nation’s fastest growing… Read More
2018-09-10 00:13
A look back at some of our doctors’ life-saving home visits
As an after-hours service, our home doctors take pride in providing quality care for patients across Queensland and norther… Read More
2018-09-04 01:34
Searching for a challenge that can both improve your fitness level and raise money for a great cause?
Look no further than Steptember!
Throughout the month of September, thousands of Austra… Read More
2018-09-03 00:02
From September 1-7, people around Australia will be gathering together to raise awareness for Asthma Awareness Week.
Around 60 percent of Australians are affected by asthma, so it’s im… Read More
2018-08-27 04:10
Researchers one step closer to finding treatment
A new University of Queensland (UQ) clinical trial has found a drug developed in the United States is helping to reduce seizures in Australi… Read More
2018-08-22 03:41
More patients seek treatment for severe sunburn
Statistics released by Queensland Health show young Queenslanders are increasing their risk of skin cancer, after hundreds of patients aged 1… Read More
2018-08-22 00:45
As a wholly Queensland owned and managed home doctor service, House Call Doctor cares for the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
That also means we care for local businesses across the S… Read More
2018-08-16 02:35
Here’s how you can get involved
From 18-26 August, people across the State will be celebrating Queensland Seniors Week – a week designed to build strong communities by connectin… Read More
2018-08-16 02:12
While the concept of home doctors is not new, the home doctor service we provide at House Call Doctor is a welcomed return to the good old days of traditional home doctors.
House Call Doctor… Read More
2018-08-16 02:08
What do the numbers show?
Queensland Health has urged people to think twice before visiting an emergency department after 290,000 presentations between January and June this year could have… Read More
2018-08-14 06:51
With thousands of Brisbane locals expected to descend on the Ekka for People’s Day, after-hours doctors have issued a plea to those with the flu to stay at home.The call comes after H… Read More
2018-08-14 00:31
Healthcare facilities crack down on obesity rates
The Queensland Government has announced sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks will be banned from public hospitals across the State by the end… Read More
2018-08-13 05:30
Struggling to lose weight? There might be a reason why
While some people seem to lose weight effortlessly, others tend to have a much harder time despite trying (what seems to be) everythin… Read More
2018-08-06 00:28
New study reveals coffee may lead to longer life span
Many of us enjoy at least one cup of coffee daily – particularly as a morning or afternoon pick-me-up. Though, are there actually… Read More
2018-08-02 05:07
House Call Doctor currently has more than 1200 doctors working to provide the very best after-hours medical assistance to patients in their own home.
How qualified is your home doctor?
Hous… Read More
2018-07-30 01:46
A few reasons you can call an after-hours doctor
Every evening and weekend, many of our doctors treat patients in their own homes for a variety of different reasons. Whether it be severe in… Read More
2018-07-30 01:34
Have you ever wondered why some people love beer while others can’t seem to bring themselves to enjoy the taste? Well, there might be more to it than you think.
Research has uncovered… Read More
2018-07-17 02:09
What you need to know about salt
Salt has been long used to flavour and preserve our meals, but according to Australia’s leading health bodies, we’re are eating too much of it… Read More
2018-07-17 02:06
New research
A recent study has shown that people who eat oranges regularly are less likely to develop macular degeneration than those who do not.
Researchers at Sydney’s Westmead Ins… Read More
2018-07-13 00:36
New study reveals a third of Australians are affected
Most of us are guilty of staying on our phone, laptop or tablet late at night when we should be sleeping – but what damage is thi… Read More
2018-07-13 00:32
Australian study explains why you feel tired behind the wheel
A new Australian study has found a car’s vibrations make people sleepier, affecting concentration and alertness levels ju… Read More
2018-07-13 00:29
Spike in flu cases
House Call Doctor is in in high demand in Townsville with many cases of flu being reported in the North Queensland capital.
Just under 140,000 cases of flu hit Australia… Read More
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